Our mission is to empower young people to affect change in their community through design. By connecting young people to real world architects and planners, we foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and change makers.  We advocate for fellowship, equity, and excellence in design. Eligibility: Students in grades 6 through 8 (all who are entering grades 6 – 9 are eligible). Campers will be split into age-appropriate groups for in-person activities.

$75 | For scholarship opportunities, email projectpipeline@i-noma.org.

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In accordance with the rules of the I-NOMA Project Pipeline Program, I hereby give my consent for my child to participate in the Project Pipeline Summer Camp workshop events and activities. I hereby grant I-NOMA the right to create and distribute photographs, video and other documentation of my child and/or their artwork. I authorize I-NOMA to use this documentation in future promotions of the annual Project Pipeline program and the I-NOMA organization for the purposes of advertising, fundraising or general publications. I understand that my child’s personal information will never be disclosed in such publications. I also acknowledge the intent of the posting of images enables parents and those in the I-NOMA design community to see the workshop and projects that were created by the students, which will also document the experience for the attendees and for future campers. I, as a parent or guardian of the above named child, assume the risk, indemnify, and release I-NOMA, NOMA (nationally), Illinois Institute of Technology, its officers, directors, agents and employees from any and all liability for personal injury and property damage arising out of participation in the camp, or from posting images on the I-NOMA or NOMA (national) websites. I have read and understood the rules of conduct online with my child and he/she agrees to uphold them to maintain a safe and enjoyable camp experience for everyone. As guardian, I certify all of the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

My child and I have agreed to participate in the NOMA Program titled I-NOMA Project Pipeline Architecture Summer Camp (“The Program”) at the Illinois Institute of Technology from July 29, 2026 (starting date) through August 02, 2026 (ending date). I understand and hereby acknowledge that my child’s participation in The Program is wholly voluntary. NOMA has agreed to allow my child to participate in the Program and we, in turn, agree to the following: 1. Assumption of Risk and Release of Claims. Knowing the risks, dangers, and hazards described to me by the NOMA leadership, and in particular those described in the “Statement of Responsibility and Authorization to Participate in Summer Camp”, I agree, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, to ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL THE RISKS, DANGERS, HAZARDS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES resulting in or arising from my child’s participation in The Program. To the maximum extent permitted by law, I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE NOMA’s national and local organizations and its employees, agents, officers, trustees and representatives (in their official and individual capacities) from any and all liability whatsoever for any and all damages, losses, harms, or injuries (including pain & suffering and death) that the student may sustain to their person or property or both, whether caused by the negligence or carelessness on the part of NOMA, its employees, agents, officers, trustees or representatives, including but not limited to any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, judgments, damages, costs, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, including attorneys fees, which arise out of, result from, occur during or are connected in any manner to my participation in The Program (including periods in transit to and from any location where The Program is being conducted), any related or independent travel, or any activities or field trips (including any inherently dangerous activities such as visiting construction sites). 2. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. I, Individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS I-NOMA and its employees, agents, officers, trustees and representatives (in their official and individual capacities) from any and all liability, losses, damages or expenses, including attorney’s fees, which arise out of, occur during, or are in any way connected with my participation in The Program, any related or independent travel, or any activities or field trips. 3. I agree that this WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT is to be construed and governed under the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A.; and that if any portion is held invalid, the balance hereof shall continue in full legal force and effect. In signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read this entire Agreement, that I understand its terms, that I have had the time and opportunity to read and ask questions regarding the Agreement, and that I have signed it knowingly and voluntarily.

The mission of the Architecture Summer Camp is to develop responsible, honest, respectful, caring, and aesthetically aware youth and adults. In keeping with this mission, Architecture Summer Camp strives to provide a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its students, staff, parents, and other members of the community. Attitudes and behavior that interfere with Architecture Summer Camp’s ability to provide this type of environment will not be tolerated. Negative attitudes or disruptive behavior by one individual will not be allowed to interfere with another individual's participation in activities and programs. The Architecture Summer Camp discipline policy outlines the consequences for participants who interfere with the positive and productive environment fostered by I-NOMA. Parents and campers each must review the principles and rules below and then sign to acknowledge their acceptance of their responsibility to abide by this Code of Conduct. Principles & Rules: 1. I will strive to participate at the highest level of my abilities throughout the Program. 2. I will arrive for all classes and activities before the announced time; however, I will NOT arrive at the designated location until 15 minutes before the scheduled time and I will be picked up by 3:15pm each day. 3. I will wear closed-toed shoes at all times and observe proper personal hygiene and dress throughout the Program. 4. I will demonstrate respect in my speech and actions for all staff, volunteer leaders, and other participants, and for all program rules. 5. I will demonstrate respect for all of the environments in which I might be and will assume financial responsibility for any damage to property caused by my actions. 6. I will not enter or operate motor vehicles during the Program except those operated or arranged by I-NOMA for authorized field trips. I-NOMA provides transportation for all such events. 7. I will not use my cell phone unless specifically given permission between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm throughout the Program. 8. I understand that while under the care of I-NOMA members, staff, and volunteer leaders, especially while off the physical property, I am a representative of I-NOMA and will conduct myself accordingly. 9. I will not engage in any illegal or immoral behavior, including vandalism of property and tampering with fire or safety equipment. I will not possess or use alcohol, tobacco products, illegal drugs, weapons, or misuse prescription or non-prescription drugs, or steal property of others at any time. I understand that if I violate this policy, I will be immediately sent home. If an incident occurs while on a field trip, my participation will be severely curtailed and I will be sent home immediately upon returning to the Summer Camp location. 10. I will be responsible for the content of my backpack, bag, or other receptacle of personal belongings and I agree to allow a search of my possessions, in my presence, in case the possession or use of drugs, tobacco products, alcohol, weapons, or stolen property is suspected. 11. I will be responsible for my actions at all times and I will keep my hands to myself. I understand that physical violence, play fighting, inappropriate touching, and harassment, will not be tolerated and that any harassment should be reported to any faculty or staff person as soon as possible. 12. I understand that if I violate this Code of Conduct or any of the above principles or rules, my parent(s)/guardian(s) may be notified; I may be sent home at my own or my parent(s)/guardian(s) expenses with no refund and may further be suspended from future CAMP activities.

For scholarship opportunities, email projectpipeline@i-noma.org.